Argentinian Wines
Lunta Malbec 2009/2010, Mendel Wines, Mendoza
Much of the fruit used in this wine comes from some of Argentina's oldest Malbec vines planted in 1928 in Luján de Cuyo. Winemaker Roberto de la Mota is one of the country's most respected, and has worked with several top producers of France and Argentina.
Torrontez, Famatina Valley, Bodegas Tapiz
Argentinian trophy winery Tapiz was bought by local sons of the soil the Ortiz family with a view to honestly expressing the challenging 'terroir' thereabouts. Namely, the Valle de Famatina, between 1000-1400m above sea level, in semi-desert with only 400mm rain per year. Using estate grown fruit and grapes from trusted neighbours, they create wines that resonate with the extremity of their origins.
2008 Sauvignon, Tapiz, Single Vineyard, Uco Valley, Mendoza
The Tapiz wines come from the Fincas Patagonicas, one of the most technologically advanced wineries in Argentina. Fincas Patagonicas vineyards are located in the Valle de Uco and Agrelo regions, province of Mendoza. Mt. Plata (6100 meters) and Tupungato volcano (6800 meters), overlook the state-of-the-art Fincas Patagónicas Winery providing magnificent scenery.
Familia Schroeder 'Saurus' Patagonia Select Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw yellow colour, this wine is full of pink grapefruit and lime, backed by notes of peach and green grass. Hint of vanilla and caramel it is clean and fresh and has good balanced acidity.
The South American Sample Case, 12 Bottles, List 2011
Argentina and Chile continue to make their mark with their adopted, signature grape varieties, here represented by Carmenere, Malbec and Torrontez, with a couple of outlandish blends thrown into the mix for excellent good measure.
Las Moras Black Label Viognier
Viognier is a grape variety, which is enjoyed for its elegance and rich fruit characteristics. The grapes are grown here in the Tulum Valley, which is located at 650m of altitude. This particular Viognier is bursting with apricot and also offers exotic fruit and floral notes on the nose. On the palate, it develops beautifully with light citrus notes, grilled bread and an intense freshness. This is a multi-award winning wine waiting to be discovered!Medals wonIWSC, London 2006 - Best in Class and Silver MedalIWC, London 2006 - Seal of Approval Decanter, London 2006 - Silver Medal Wine Enthusiast Magazine, June 2006 - Best Buy Decanter Magazine November 2005 – Bronze Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2005 - Best Buy Starwine International Wine Competition - BronzeMore on the Bodega...Stunning, original and sublime - three words which summarise the success story of Las Moras. This fantastic bodega has enjoyed much international success and acclaim, notably from Robert Parker, Decanter and IWSC. The Estate has also won Best Argentinian Producer of the Year twice!The Estate Las Moras, meaning the blackberries, is surrounded by blackberry bushes. It is a sign the harvest will be good when the bushes grow healthily and quickly! The Estate will soon be certified organic, as the exceptional conditions of the Tulum Valley (at 650m altitude) mean that the use of phytosanitary products must be limited. The Estate enjoyed a new lease of life when internationally-renowned winemaker Daniel Ekkert joined and transformed the vineyard in 2002, having finished producing one of the greatest sauvignons in the world from the Languedoc region of South West France. Jos
Finca Sophenia 'ES Vino' Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep red in colour with black fruit hues. Great aromatic intensity with blackcurrant, raspberry and interesting eucalyptus and mint hints. In the mouth, it shows firm and voluminous tannins of great balance and concentration.
2007 Crios de Susana Balbo, Rose of Malbec, Mendoza
Delicious rose from Argentina made from the Malbec grape variety.
2008 Chardonnay, Gouguenheim
This oak-aged Chardonnay is one of the finest we've tasted from Argentina, with buttery aromas, a touch of citrus, and elegant oak. We also think it's great with sesame chicken. Mendoza leading light Susana Balbo crafted it from the impeccable fruit of Patricio Gouguenheim's 'Valle Escondido' ('Hidden Valley') vineyards in high, cool Tupungato, where grape-growing conditions are just about perfect. Doubly-rewarding for her; she'd urged him to invest his inheritance there in the first
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Amauta, El Porvenir de Los Andes, Cafayate, Salta
Confined in the top north west corner of Argentina, the Salta region boast the highest vineyards in the world. The name Amauta harks back to the days when this was part of the Inca empire and means 'one who teaches how to live' !! This is a modern winery hidden behind an old fascade but the dedication to quality from vineyard to bottle is evident.
Wine - Gaucho
Spaniard José Manuel Fournier was attracted to Argentina by Mendoza’s proliferation of older vines including a high proportion of Tempranillo. The winery is situated in the now highly-fashionable Uco Valley in the south of Mendoza rising to 1400m above sea level beneath the snow-capped Andes. Winemaker José Spisso has played a masterstroke in combining the old-vine Tempranillo with high-altitude Malbec – a grape which the Uco Valley does as well as anywhere in the world – to produce some of South America’s greatest reds. The range stands out as ‘interesting’ wines with real character in stark contrast to a lot of the fruity mass-produced stuff on offer from much of the rest of Latin America.2008 Sauvignon BlancThanks to the high altitude at which these grapes are grown over 1000m this Sauvignon has steely lime and grapefruit flavours and a fresh zingy palate. Pure and refreshing.2008 MalbecA lovely example of Argentina’s trademark grape. Good concentration and structure intense plum and blackberry fruit tied up nicely with fresh acidity. Crying out for an Argentinian steak!
Las Moras Sauvignon Blanc (Hand-harvested)
Las Moras Estate offers fantastic red wines, but its white wines are equally internationally renowned and critically acclaimed. The Best Wine Producer in Argentina 2005 offers this elegant wine, bursting with exotic fruit aromas of peach and pineapple. Wonderfully fresh on the palate and with a long finish, the Winedeal team instantly fell in love with its modern and chic style.More on the Bodega...Stunning, original and sublime - three words which summarise the success story of Las Moras. This fantastic bodega has enjoyed much international success and acclaim, notably from Robert Parker, Decanter and IWSC. The Estate has also won Best Argentinian Producer of the Year twice!The Estate Las Moras, meaning the blackberries, is surrounded by blackberry bushes. It is a sign the harvest will be good when the bushes grow healthily and quickly! The Estate will soon be certified organic, as the exceptional conditions of the Tulum Valley (at 650m altitude) mean that the use of phytosanitary products must be limited. The Estate enjoyed a new lease of life when internationally-renowned winemaker Daniel Ekkert joined and transformed the vineyard in 2002, having finished producing one of the greatest sauvignons in the world from the Languedoc region of South West France. Jos
Las Moras Cabernet-Shiraz Reserva (Hand-harvested)
This wine is a wonderful example of a Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend. We immediately enjoyed its complex nose, which is reminiscent of Syrah from the Languedoc with spice and hints of mint. It is full-bodied with integrated tannins, and would go wonderfully with a fillet of beef. It was awarded 91 points in the Wine & Spirits magazine and was voted Best in Category at IWSC in London!More on the Bodega...Stunning, original and sublime - three words which summarise the success story of Las Moras. This fantastic bodega has enjoyed much international success and acclaim, notably from Robert Parker, Decanter and IWSC. The Estate has also won Best Argentinian Producer of the Year twice!The Estate Las Moras, meaning the blackberries, is surrounded by blackberry bushes. It is a sign the harvest will be good when the bushes grow healthily and quickly! The Estate will soon be certified organic, as the exceptional conditions of the Tulum Valley (at 650m altitude) mean that the use of phytosanitary products must be limited. The Estate enjoyed a new lease of life when internationally-renowned winemaker Daniel Ekkert joined and transformed the vineyard in 2002, having finished producing one of the greatest sauvignons in the world from the Languedoc region of South West France. Jos
2009 Malbec Rosé, BodegasTapiz, Uco Valley, Mendoza
The Tapiz wines come from the Fincas Patagonicas, one of the most technologically advanced wineries in Argentina. Fincas Patagonicas vineyards are located in the Valle de Uco and Agrelo regions, province of Mendoza. Mt. Plata (6100 meters) and Tupungato volcano (6800 meters), overlook the state-of-the-art Fincas Patagónicas Winery providing magnificent scenery.
Las Moras Mixed Case
This fantastic bodega has enjoyed much international success and acclaim, notably from Robert Parker, Decanter and IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition). The Estate was voted Best Argentinian Producer of the Year twice and World's Best Wine Producer at the Mondiales Selection des Vins 2010 in Canada.The Estate Las Moras, meaning the blackberries, is surrounded by blackberry bushes. It is a sign the harvest will be good when the bushes grow healthily and quickly! The Estate will soon be certified organic, as the exceptional conditions of the Tulum Valley (at 650m altitude) mean that the use of phytosanitary products can be limited.Tasting notes:Las Moras Black Label Viognier San Juan 2009 Viognier is a grape variety, which is enjoyed for its elegance and rich fruit characteristics. The grapes are grown here in the Tulum Valley, which is located at 650m of altitude. This particular Viognier is bursting with apricot and also offers exotic fruit and floral notes on the nose. On the palate, it develops beautifully with light citrus notes, grilled bread and an intense freshness. This is a multi-award winning wine waiting to be discovered!Las Moras Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz Reserve 2010This wine is a wonderful example of a Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend. We immediately enjoyed its complex nose, which is reminiscent of Syrah from the Languedoc with spice and hints of mint. It is full-bodied with integrated tannins, and would go wonderfully with a fillet of beef. It was awarded 91 points in the Wine & Spirits magazine and was voted Best in Category at IWSC in London! Las Moras Pacha Mama Malbec San Juan 2011 In Inca mythology, Pachamama is a fertility goddess who oversees all harvesting and planting. She certainly seems to have cast a benevolent eye over this Malbec with its luscious notes of ripe red berries and plums, its intensely purple appearance and its deliciously full-bodied palate six months’ ageing in French oak has also certainly helped.Las Moras Black Label Bonarda San Juan 2009This Black Label from Las Moras is a warm, full and soft Bonarda. The nose is intense with notes of black cherries, sweet strawberries and vanilla. The wine has been aged 15 months in American and French oak and is extremely soft and rich on the palate. It is characterized by notes of red and black fruits, toast, vanilla and caramel.Las Moras Viognier San Juan 2011Multi-awared Viognier from Las Moras. Light yellow in colour with a green rim. This Argentinian Viognier is full of citrus, ripe white fruits (ripe peaches and abricots) and tropical fruit notes. It is well-rounded and creamy on the palate and clearly does not disappoint! Las Moras Sauvignon Blanc San Juan 2011 Las Moras Estate offers fantastic red wines, but its white wines are equally internationally renowned and critically acclaimed. The Best Wine Producer in Argentina 2005 offers this elegant wine, bursting with exotic fruit aromas of peach and pineapple. Wonderfully fresh on the palate and with a long finish, the Winedeal team instantly fell in love with its modern and chic style.
Finca Sophenia Reserve Chardonnay
Golden yellow colour of good intensity. Intense tropical fruit aromas like pineapple, mango and peach, with delicate citric and mineral hints. Vanilla and toast notes confer elegance and complexity. In the mouth, it shows a sweet and concentrated entrance of good balance leading to a fresh and persistent finish.
Wine - Gaucho 2
Spaniard José Manuel Fournier was attracted to Argentina by Mendoza’s proliferation of older vines including a high proportion of Tempranillo. The winery is situated in the now highly-fashionable Uco Valley in the south of Mendoza rising to 1400m above sea level beneath the snow-capped Andes. Winemaker José Spisso has played a masterstroke in combining the old-vine Tempranillo with high-altitude Malbec – a grape which the Uco Valley does as well as anywhere in the world – to produce some of South America’s greatest reds. The range stands out as ‘interesting’ wines with real character in stark contrast to a lot of the fruity mass-produced stuff on offer from much of the rest of Latin America.2009 Urban Tempranillo Bodegas O. FournierArgentina with a Spanish twist! Mendoza brings out the very best in Rioja’s favourite grape rich ripe strawberry fruit and a touch of cinnamon spice.2010 Urban Torrontes Bodegas O. FournierA crisp refreshing take on a local favourite – packed with fresh pear and kiwi fruit crisp minerality. A must-try for jaded palates!
Malbrontes, Mendoza, Argentina
An unusual marriage of Argentina's two great grapes. Dominated by Malbec but with an aromatic influence of Torrontes which adds perfume and freshness to the blend.
Wine - A Crux Malbec, Bodegas O. Fournier
Spaniard José Manuel Fournier was attracted to Argentina by Mendoza’s proliferation of older vines including a high proportion of Tempranillo. The winery is situated in the now highly-fashionable Uco Valley in the south of Mendoza rising to 1400m above sea level beneath the snow-capped Andes. Winemaker José Spisso has played a masterstroke in combining the old-vine Tempranillo with high-altitude Malbec – a grape which the Uco Valley does as well as anywhere in the world – to produce some of South America’s greatest reds. The range stands out as ‘interesting’ wines with real character in stark contrast to a lot of the fruity mass-produced stuff on offer from much of the rest of Latin America.2006 A-Crux MalbecNobody does Malbec like Fournier – a wonderful dark brooding plum pudding-packed dream of a wine. Bring on great steak for a match made in Argentina.
Winter Warmers 12-bottle Mixed Case
Willunga 100 is a rich, spicy Shiraz with a dash of aromatic Viognier. Les Pampres is a full-bodied French red with lovely blackcurrant aromas. Adnams Rhone is charged with fruity Grenache and Gougenheim Malbec from Argentina is bursting with Autumnal damsons and plums. All are warming and rich and perfect for sipping in front of a roaring fire.
Hereford Ros
The group Penaflor owns parcels of vines in the best part of Argentina where the sun shines 300 days a year! Harvested in April, the 2009 vintage is already in stock and is fresh, fruity and fabulous!Argentinian ros
Finca Sophenia 'Synthesis' Sauvignon Blanc
Grown on this estate in the cool climate Tupungato Valley and with the guidance of world renowned consultant Michel Rolland they have crafted a beautiful dry white with bright greenish yellow tints and an intensely vibrant aroma. Elegant and exciting citrus notes of pink grapefruit, passion fruit and lime leap from the glass followed by concentrated flavours on the palate. This is distinguished and elegant and displays great character.A new breed of quality Argentinian wines.
Familia Schroeder 'Alpataco' Cabernet Sauvignon
Intense red colour with violet rim. Complex red fruit aromas and hint of spice. The oak has given a touch of mocha and coffee and has a lovely mouth feel with sweet structured tannins and a long lingering fruity finish.
Las Boleras Pinot Gris
This wine has a bouquet of peach, apricot and raisin, discreet fruitiness and a complex rich taste. It is round and fresh on the palate, with a delightful after taste. Best enjoyed young.
Finca Sophenia 'ES Vino' Merlot
A wine with great colour intensity, with red fruit like plum and cherry standing out, with delicate cassis and violet hints. A fresh wine delivering spicy notes, and tannins of great volume intensity and balance.
Hereford Red
Bronze medal winner at the IWSC, Hereford is a range of wines produced at the Estate. With the red, we enjoyed its freshness, roundness and nose with hints of liquorice and redcurrant. This is a wonderful place to start if you wish to discover Argentinian wine. As highlighed by Guillermo Yaciofano, the work in the vineyard is crucial in determining the quality of the finished product. The work in the winery is a fusion of modern and traditional practice, and is a perfect reflection of a traditional Bodega and its current winemaker Rodolfo Opi Sadler. For Rodolfo, every stage of the winemaking process is a step towards creating greater customer satisfaction. His aim is for his customers to discover and understand that these wines are not only a true expression and representation of the unique terroir but also of the meticulous work carried out in the vineyard.AnecdoteEvery year since 1936, Mendoza organises a Harvest Festival with shows, concerts and tastings in the vineyard. This is a wonderful occasion which attracts approximately 400,000 people every January!
Las Moras Malbec Reserva
This Malbec Reserva is a wonderful deep dark red in colour. You will immediately be impressed by its aromatic nose, which displays typical characteristics of the Malbec grape variety with aromas of red fruits, prunes, cherries and hints of pepper and oak. On the palate, the wine is well-structured with soft tannins and a long finish. Medals...Gold Medal at Expo Vino in PeruSilver Medal at the IWSC in LondonSilver Medal at Malbec Al MundoMore on the Bodega...Stunning, original and sublime - three words which summarise the success story of Las Moras. This fantastic bodega has enjoyed much international success and acclaim, notably from Robert Parker, Decanter and IWSC. The Estate has also won Best Argentinian Producer of the Year twice!The Estate Las Moras, meaning the blackberries, is surrounded by blackberry bushes. It is a sign the harvest will be good when the bushes grow healthily and quickly! The Estate will soon be certified organic, as the exceptional conditions of the Tulum Valley (at 650m altitude) mean that the use of phytosanitary products must be limited. The Estate enjoyed a new lease of life when internationally-renowned winemaker Daniel Ekkert joined and transformed the vineyard in 2002, having finished producing one of the greatest sauvignons in the world from the Languedoc region of South West France. Jos
2007 Syrah, Bodegas Gouguenheim, Mendoza
An expensive-tasting Syrah that owes its chocolate-rich, plummy fruit to an impeccable upbringing in optimally-sited Argentinian vineyards. Funded by his Cognac-selling father, and steered by leading South American wine consultants Susana Balbo and Pedro Marchevsky, Patricio Gouguenhem put down roots in Tupungato's 'Valle Escondido' ('Hidden Valley'), an hour's drive from Mendoza. Susana revels in the fruit quality, making strapping reds like this. Wine for gaucho grills.
Amalaya de Colomé Malbec Blend 2010, Salta
This blend, which is 70% Malbec, is a perfect example of the quality of the wines coming out of Argentina. With tantalising scents of cherry, bramble and raspberry followed by subtle vanilla notes from the barrel ageing. On the palate it is spicy and intense and leaves you craving for more. It may be an unoriginal food match but this was made to be drunk with a good steak!
